iRobot i355840 Roomba Robot Vacuum Owner’s Manual

iRobot i355840 Roomba Robot Vacuum

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could in property damage.

WARNING
Your robot comes with a region-approved power supply cord and is designed to be plugged into a standard household AC power socket only. Do not use any other power supply cord. For replacement cords, please contact Customer Care to ensure proper selection of country-specific power supply cord. Do not open your robot or dirt disposal There are no user serviceable parts inside.   Risk of electric shock, use indoors in dry location only. Do not handle your robot or dirt disposal with wet hands. Do not use unauthorised chargers. Use of an unauthorised charger could cause the battery to generate heat, smoke, catch fire or explode. Your robot is not a toy. Small children and pets should be supervisedwhen your robot is operating. Do not sit or stand on your robot or dirt disposal. Store and operate your robot in room-temperature environments only.
If the room to be cleaned contains a balcony, a physical barrier should be used to prevent the robot access to the balcony and ensure safe operation. If the room to be cleaned contains equipment, such as a stove, fan, portable heater or humidifier, remove the equipment before operation. There is a risk of injury, accident or malfunction if the
robot comes in contact with and pushes the equipment Clean cliff sensors for build up. This robot is intended for dry floor use only. Do not use this device to clean up spills. Do not allow your robot or charging station to become wet.

CAUTION
Do not operate the robot in areas with exposed electrical sockets in the floor.  Do not use this device to pick up sharp objects, glass o anything that is burning or smoking. Be aware that the robot moves on its own. Take care when walking in the area that the robot is operating in to avoid stepping on it or tripping over it. If the device passes over a power cord and drags it, there is a chance an object could be pulled off a table or shelf. Before using this device, pick up objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords for blinds or curtains, power cords and any fragile objects. Extinguish candles. Turn off portable heaters. Perform the required maintenance as per the Owner’s Guide to ensure safe operation of the robot and dirt disposal. If the robot is operating on a floor with stairs, please remove any clutter from the top step.

NOTICE
Do not place anything on top of your robot. Failure to maintain cleanliness of charger contacts could result in loss of ability for the robot to charge the battery.  Before running your robot on hard floors, please test your robot on a small section of the hard floor to ensure that it is compatibl result in damage to your floor. Contact your hard floor manufacturer with questions on compatibility. Before running your robot on carpets or rugs, ensure that the carpets or rugs are compatible with the dual multi-surface rubber brushes on your robot, otherwise known as beater bars. Using your robot on a carpet or rug that is not compatible could result in damage to your carpet or rug. Contact your carpet or rug manufacturer with questions on compatibility.

BATTERY WARNING
Do not open, crush, heat above 80°C (176°F) or incinerate. Do not short- circuit the battery by allowing metal objects to contact battery terminals or immerse in liquid. Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock. Lithium ion batteries and products that contain lithium ion batteries are subject to stringent transport regulations. If you need to post this
product (with the battery included) for service, travel or any other reason, you MUST refer to the Troubleshooting section of your manual or contact Customer Care for shipping instructions. Periodically inspect the battery pack for any sign of damage or leakage. Do not charge damaged or leaking battery packs. Do not allow the liquid to come in contact with skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice. Place the battery in a sealed plastic bag and recycle or dispose of safely according to local environmental regulations, or return it to your local authorised iRobot Service Centre for disposal.

CAUTION
Battery usage by children should be supervised. Seek medical advic immediately if a cell or a battery has been swallowed.

NOTICE
The battery pack must be removed from the robot before recycling or disposal. For best results, only use the Lithium Ion Battery that comes with the robot. Do not use non-rechargeable batteries. Use only the rechargeable battery supplied with the product. For replacement, purchase identical iRobot battery or contact iRobot Customer Care for alternative battery options. Always charge and remove the battery from your robot and accessories before long term storage.This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery must not be disposed of with unsorted common municipal waste. As the end-user, it is your responsibility to dispose of the end of life battery in your appliance in an environmentally sensitive manner as follows returning it to the distributor/dealer from whom you purchased the product, or depositing it in a designated collection point.The separate collection and recycling of end of life batteries at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and to ensure that it is recycled in a
manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information, please contact your local recycling office or the dealer from whom you originally purchased
the product. Failure to properly dispose of end-of-life batteries may result in the negative potential effects on the environment and human health due to the substances in the batteries and accumulators

AUTOMATIC DIRT DISPOSAL
WARNING
Do not use if the cord or plug is damaged. If the appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a service centre. Always disconnect your robot from the dirt disposal before cleaning or maintaining it. Do not use the dirt disposal as a step. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow. To properly maintain your dirt disposal, do not place foreign objects
inside and ensure that it is clear of debris. In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility. Do not pour any liquids into the device and do not immerse in water. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. To reduce the risk of electric shock, Keep the dirt disposal and power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not allow liquids to get on or into the dirt disposal.

NOTICE
Product may not be used with any type of power converter. Use of power converters will immediately void the warranty. If you live in an area prone to electrical storms, it is
recommended that you use additional surge protection. Your dirt disposal may be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.

About your Roomba Robot Vacuum

Top vie

Bottom view

About your Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal

Front view

Back view

Top view

Bottom view

Using your Roomba Robot Vacuum

Positioning the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal

Note
Do not place your Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal in direct sunlight. Ensure that the area around the dock is free of clutter to improve docking performance.

WARNING
To prevent the risk of your robot falling downstairs, ensure that the charging station is placed at least 1.2 metres (4 feet) away from stairs.

Download the iRobot Home App and connect to WiFi

Follow the step by step instructions to set up your Roomba. Set up PrecisionVision Navigation to avoid obstacles in real time. Set an automatic cleaning schedule and customise cleaning preferences. Create smart maps to tell your robot where and when to clean.

Charging

Place the robot on the charging station to activate the battery.

Note

Your robot comes with a partial charge, but we recommend that you charge the robot for 3 hours prior to starting the first cleaning job.When your robot is fully charged, the
light ring indicator will inpulse white at the rear. The robot uses a small amount of power whenever it is on the charging station. You can put the robot in a further-reduced power state when not in use. To put your robot into Reduced Power Standby Mode, remove the dust bin and tap the clean button 5 times. To exit Reduced Power Standby Mode, place your robot on the charging station and tap the clean button. For more details on this Reduced Power Standby Mode, refer
to the FAQ page on our website. For long-term storage, turn off the robot by removing it from the charging station and holding down the clean button for
3 seconds with one wheel off the ground. Store the robot in a cool, dry place.

Cleaning

Your robot will automatically explore and clean your home in neat rows, avoiding obstacles using its front-facing camera. It will return to the charging station at the end of a cleaning job and whenever it needs to recharge. To end a job and send the robot back to its charging station, hold the clean button down for 2-5 seconds. A blue light ring pattern will indicate that the robot is seeking the charging station. When your robot detects an especially dirty area, it will engage Dirt Detect mode, moving in a forwards/backwards motion to clean the area more thoroughly. The light ring indicator will flash blue.

When the robot senses its bin needs to be emptied, the light ring indicator will illumi.

Troubleshooting

Your robot will tell you something is wrong by playing an audio alert and turning the light ring indicator red. Press the clean button or tap the bumper for details. Check the iRobot Home App for further support. After 90 minutes of inactivity off the charging station, the robot will automatically end its cleaning job. To factory reset your robot, remove the Dust Bin and hold down the clean button for seven (7) seconds. A sound will let you know when the factory reset has been completed. Press down the clean button once more to confirm

Battery safety & postage

For best results, only use the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery that comes with your robot.

WARNING
Lithium ion batteries and products that contain lithium ion batteries are subject to stringent transport regulations. If you need to post this product for service, travel or any other reason.Battery MUST be turned off before postage Turn off the battery by removing the robot from the charging station and holding down the clean button for 3 seconds with one wheel off the ground. All indicators will turn off. Package the robot securely for postage. If you need further assistance, contact our Customer Care team or
visit global.irobot.com.

About your Automatic Dirt Disposal

While cleaning, your robot will automatically return to the dirt disposal to empty its bin and recharge as needed. The dirt disposal’s LED indicator will turn solid red when a new bag is needed. If a clog is detected, the dirt disposal will trigger additional attempts to automatically clear the clog.

Note
If you place your robot on the dirt disposal by hand, it will not empty automatically. In this case, use the iRobot Home App or hold the button down for 2-5 seconds.

Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance instructions
To keep your robot running at peak performance.There are additional instructional videos in the iRobot Home App. If you notice the robot picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin, clean the filter and clean the brushes.

2 months
Full Bin Sensor| Clean every 2 weeks|
Front Caster Wheel| Clean every 2 weeks| Every 12 months
Edge-Sweeping Brush and Multi-Surface Brushes| Clean once a month twice a month if you have a pet| Every 12 months
Sensors and Charging Contacts| Clean once a month|
Camera Window| Clean and inspect once a month|
Bags| | Bags should be replaced when prompted by the LED indicator/app.
Dock Charging Contacts and

Visual Docking Target

| Once every month|
Blower Cover inside canister| Once every month remove debris from blower cover|

Note
iRobot manufactures various replacement parts and assemblies. Replacement frequency may vary. Parts should be replaced if there is visible wear.

Emptying the bin

Press bin release button to remove bin.

Open bin door to empty bin. Place bin back in the robot

Cleaning the filter

Remove the bin. Remove the filter by grasping both ends and pulling out.

Remove debris by tapping the filter against your rubbish bin.

Cleaning the Full Bin Sensors

Remove and empty the bin.

Wipe the inner sensors with a clean, dry cloth Wipe the bin door with a clean, dry cloth.

Clear any debris from the vacuum path.

Washing the bin

Make sure that the bin is completely dry. Reinsert filter and place bin back in the robot.

Important
Do not wash the filter. Remove the filter before washing the bin. Release the bin, remove the filter and open the bin door Rinse the bin using warm water.

Make sure that the bin is completely dry. Reinsert filter and place bin back in the robot.

Cleaning the Edge Sweeping Brush

Use a coin or small screwdriver to remove the screw holding the Edge-Sweeping Brush in place. Pull to remove the Edge-Sweeping Brush. Remove any hair or debris, then reinstall the brush.

Cleaning the Front Caster Wheel

Pull firmly on the front wheel module to remove it from the robot. Pull firmly on the wheel to remove it from its housing. Remove any debris from inside the wheel cavity.
Reinstall all parts when finished. Make sure that the wheel clicks back into place.

Important
A front wheel clogged with hair and debris could result in damage to your floor. If the wheel is not spinning freely after you have cleaned it, please contact Customer Care.

Cleaning the Multi Surface Brushes

Pinch the brush frame release tab, lift the tab and remove any obstructions.

Pinch the brush frame release tab, lift the tab and remove any obstructions. Remove any hair or debris from the square and hexagonal pegs on the opposite side of the brushes Reinstall the brushes in the robot. Match the shape of the brush pegs with the shape of the brush icons in the cleaning head module.

Cleaning the Sensors, Camera Window and Charging Contacts

Wipe sensors, camera window and charging contacts with a clean, dry cloth.

Note
Inspect the camera window. If you notice any cracks, please contact Customer Care.

Replacing the bag

Lift up on the canister lid to open.

Pull up on the plastic card to remove the bag from the canister. This will seal the bag so dust and debris cannot escape. Discard the used bag. Install a new bag, sliding the plastic card into the guide rails.Press down on the lid makingm sure that it is completely closed.To achieve optimal performance with your robot and automatic dirt disposal, clean and/or replace your robot’s filter as needed.

Cleaning the Visual Docking Target and Charging Contacts

Inspect the visual docking target and charging contacts to make sure thatthey are clear of debris. Wipe with a clean, dry cloth Do not spraycleaning solution
directly onto sensors or into sensor openings.

Removing debris from Blower Cover

Inspect blower cover for any lint or debris buildup, and wipe with a clean dry cloth to remove.

Troubleshooting

Your dirt disposal will tell you if something is wrong via an LED indicator on the front of the canister and through the iRobot Home app.

Make sure that the bag is securely inserted.

If problem persists, remove any debris from the port on the bottom of your robot and the dirt disposal.

Blinking Red| There is a leak or a clog in the dock evacuation path| Make sure that the canister lid is pushed down and firmly sealed. Hold the clean button on your robot down for 2 seconds to manually empty the bin.

Remove any debris from the port on the bottom of your robot and dirt disposal.

Unplug the dirt disposal from the wall. Place it on its side and inspect the debris evacuation tube for debris. If necessary, remove the tube to clear any debris.

This product has been equipped with a  thermal  protector  designed  to protect against damage due to overheating. If the protector operates, the motor will stop running. If this happens, unplug the unit, allow it to cool for 30 minutes, clear any obstructions from the evacuation port and evacuation tube, then plug the unit back in.

iRobot Customer Care

US & Canada
If you have questions or comments about your Roomba robot vacuum, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer. You can start by visiting global.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked questions and information about accessories. This information can also be found in the iRobot Home App. If you need further assistance, call our Customer Care team at 877-855-8593. iRobot US Customer Care hours

• Monday to Friday: 9.00 AM–9.00 PM Eastern Time
• Saturday and Sunday: 9.00 AM–6.00 PM Eastern Time

Outside the US & Canada
Visit global.irobot.com to Learn more about iRobot in your country. Get hints and tips to improve your Roomba® robot vacuum performance. Get answers to your questions
Contact your local support centre.

References

• Global.iRobot.com
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• irobot.com/compliance

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